Vulnerability Description
The mdcheck script of the mdadm package for openSUSE 13.2 prior to version 3.3.1-5.14.1 does not properly sanitize device names, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Mdadm Project | Mdadm | < 3.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=910500
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00069.html
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=910500
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00069.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5220?
CVE-2014-5220 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The mdcheck script of the mdadm package for openSUSE 13.2 prior to version 3.3.1-5.14.1 does not properly sanitize device names, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root.
How severe is CVE-2014-5220?
CVE-2014-5220 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5220?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Mdadm Project Mdadm.